From Mékhé Village, Aminata Touré delivered a speech laced with political significance. While avoiding direct references to Ousmane Sonko, the Supervising General of Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains emphasized republican values, institutional respect, and adherence to judicial and press freedoms—a clear statement in a climate where relations between Senegal’s political figures remain strained.

The villages of Cayor have rallied around Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains. In Mékhé Village, Méouane commune, a major political gathering drew local leaders and officials under the chairmanship of Aminata Touré, the party’s Supervising General.

The former Prime Minister’s address stood out as a defining moment. In what felt like a strategic clarification, Touré outlined her vision of true republican patriotism—one that implicitly contrasts with the conduct she attributes to certain political actors, particularly Ousmane Sonko, though he was not named explicitly.

True patriotism demands respect for institutions and the rule of law

According to Aminata Touré, genuine love for one’s country cannot justify disregard for republican institutions. Patriotism, she argued, requires respect for elders, adherence to legal frameworks, and recognition of the roles played by justice and the press. Her remarks come at a time when Senegal’s political debate is dominated by tensions over power dynamics, institutional integrity, and press freedom.

By making respect for republican principles the cornerstone of her message, Touré appears to draw a clear line in the sand, distancing herself from those she believes prioritize political expediency over constitutional obligations. Her speech signals a deliberate repositioning in the national discourse, where republican values take precedence over partisan disputes.

She also urged Senegalese citizens to rally behind the President’s vision, praising the turnout in Mékhé Village as evidence of public support for the Head of State’s development agenda. According to her, the President remains “24/7 focused” on steering the nation toward socio-economic transformation, with Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains positioning itself as a key ally in this mission. The party’s priorities include empowering young people and women to drive sustainable progress.

To consolidate these efforts, Touré announced plans to replicate such mobilizations nationwide. Party leaders are set to intensify grassroots engagement to solidify the foundations of this emerging presidential formation.

At Méouane, Mayor Cheikh Tidiane Sall echoed these sentiments, calling on Senegalese citizens who value peace, democracy, cohesion, and social progress to support the President’s initiatives.